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X7502831502
03/13
SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
T344 TRIMMER
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and oth-
ers! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with
the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection
when operating this unit.

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  • Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL T344 TRIMMER WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and oth- ers! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. X7502831502 03/13...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If you have questions regarding your H4 series hand-held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this Manual.

  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety Work Safely Trimmers and brushcutters operate at very high speeds and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruction to operate this unit! WARNING! WARNING! Never operate power equipment of Never make unauthorized attachment any kind if you are tired or if you are under installations.

  • Page 4: Safety Labels

    Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local autho- rized Shindaiwa dealer. The Properly Equipped Operator Wear hearing protection devices and a Always wear eye protection such as broad-brimmed hat or helmet.

  • Page 5: Product Description

    Be Aware of the Working Environment Reduce the risk of bystanders being Make sure struck by flying debris. Make sure no bystanders one is within 15 meters (50 feet)— or observers Avoid long-term that’s about 16 paces of an operating outside the operation in very hot attachment.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications Engine Name T344 Engine Type 4-cycle, vertical cylinder, air cooled Dry Weight (Without guard and strap) 5.9 kg/13.0 lb. Bore x Stroke 38 x 30 mm (1.5 x 1.2 in.) Displacement 34 cc (2.1 cu. in.) Fuel/Oil Ratio 50:1 with *ISO-L-EGD or JASO FD class engine oil Fuel Tank Capacity 700 ml (23.7 oz.)
  • Page 7 Cutting attachment shield CAUTION Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: • Cutoff knife is sharp. • Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. NOTE: The plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only. Install Metal Shield when using plastic or metal blades. 1.

  • Page 8: Mixing Fuel

    Mixing Fuel WARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement.

  • Page 9: Handling Fuel

    Shindaiwa highly recommends using Shindaiwa Red Armor engine oil in all Shindaiwa Hybrid 4 engines to protect the engine from harmful carbon build up, maintain engine performance, and increase engine life. Shindaiwa Red Armor engine oil exceeds ISO-L-EGD and J.A.S.O.

  • Page 10: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Filling the fuel tank WARNING! Minimize the Risk of Fire ■ ■ ALWAYS store gasoline in a container approved for NEVER smoke or light fires near the engine. flammable liquids. ■ ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before ■...
  • Page 11 Starting the Engine (continued) Primer Bulb 3. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the transparent return tube. IMPORTANT! The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel. Press primer bulb...

  • Page 12: Stopping The Engine

    NEVER allow the engine to run at high tive devices removed! RPM without a load. Doing so could dam- Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa age the engine. trimmer. Do not make modifications to this unit without written approval from NEVER operate a unit with worn or dam- Shindaiwa.
  • Page 13 Contact local fire authorities for laws or regulations regarding fire prevention requirements. Cutting grass with a trimmer head Your Shindaiwa unit may be equipped with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer head models, each with features for specific applications and/or operational requirements.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Air Filter This unit must never be operated with a faulty or miss- The H4 engine that powers your Shindaiwa model is a hybrid ing spark arrester or muffler. Make sure the muffler is well 4-stroke engine. As a hybrid, the engine is lubricated by oil secured and in good condition.

  • Page 15: Hour Maintenance

    Maintenance (continued) 10-Hour maintenance (more frequently in dusty Loosen conditions) fasteners 1. Remove the air filter cover by loos- ening the cover screw(s) and lifting. Prefilter 2. Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged, replace it with a new one.

  • Page 16: Gear Housing

    Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel tank. Inspect the fuel filter element. If it shows signs of contamination, replace with a genuine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter element. ■ Before reinstalling the new filter ele-...

  • Page 17: Valve Adjustment

    0.6 mm. vice technician. IMPORTANT! The valve clearance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended that this is done by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician. Valve Adjustment 1. Remove cylinder cover, rocker arm cover, and spark plug. Rotate the...

  • Page 18: Carburetor Adjustment

    1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result. NOTE: Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized Shindaiwa dealer..

  • Page 19: Idle Speed Adjustment

    The cutting attachment must NEVER move at engine idle! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the procedure described here, return the unit to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection. Idle Speed Adjustment 1. Place the unit on the ground, then start the engine, and then allow it to idle 2-3 minutes until warm.

  • Page 20: Long Term Storage

    Damage resulting from stale or con- running. and reassemble the element. taminated fuel is not covered by the 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine ■ Shindaiwa warranty policy. Store the unit in a clean, dust-free will no longer start. area.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    Adjust valves. Valve clearance too loose. ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty recoil starter. Does the engine crank? Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Tighten and re-test.
  • Page 22 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Piston seizure. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty carburetor and/or diaphragm. Overheating condition. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
  • Page 23 Adjust idle. Check Specifications page for correct Idle set too high. Engine will not idle idle speed. down. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing Engine has an air leak. dealer. Adjust idle. Check Specifications page for correct idle Engine idle too high.
  • Page 24 The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as pre- scribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Shindaiwa unit to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.
  • Page 25 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the Shindaiwa oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
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  • Page 28: Servicing Information

    Genuine Shindaiwa Parts and Assemblies for your Shindaiwa products are available only from an Authorized Shindaiwa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine. For future reference, write them in the space provided below.

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